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Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona Emerges from Obscurity with a New Translation and Physical Collector’s Edition
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona, a graphic noir adventure originally released in Japan in 1989 as Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze, is receiving its first North American release thanks to Shinyuden's restoration and translation efforts. The game, set in Barcelona during the 1992 Olympics, features a detective story with meticulously recreated landmarks. A multilingual physical collector's edition is available for preorder, including a manual, soundtrack CD, and USB game card.
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona Emerges from Obscurity with a New Translation and Physical Collector’s Edition
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona, a graphic noir adventure game originally released in Japan in 1989, is being brought to North America with full English, Spanish, and Catalan translations by Shinyuden. The game is set in Barcelona during the 1992 Olympics and features meticulously recreated environments and monuments. A physical collector's edition with multiple languages, a manual, soundtrack CD, and USB game card will be available for pre-order, with a release date set for October 9, 2026.
Wemade Expands Starter Support Event for Global Launch of Legend of YMIR, Introduces Content for Indonesia - GameHaunt
Wemade has expanded starter support for the global launch of its MMORPG, Legend of YMIR, introducing full Indonesian language support and region-specific content. The six-week event offers new players Rare to Epic-grade gear, daily bonuses, and cultural items like a Barong Ket-inspired Disir and Indonesian food buffs. This update aims to ease the learning curve for beginners while integrating local heritage, following a similar approach seen in the Philippines server launch.
Petit Planet Stardrift Closed Beta Test Starts in April
HoYoVerse has announced that the closed beta test for Petit Planet Stardrift will begin on April 21, 2026, for PC, Android, and iOS devices. This upcoming test will feature new content not present in the previous Coziness Test and will require participants to be over 18. While voice acting will be limited to Chinese, English, and Japanese, subtitles and localizations will be available in multiple languages.
Undertale's Toby Fox doesn't want to do translations in languages he doesn't speak: "I want it to…
Undertale and Deltarune developer Toby Fox has stated he will only approve official game translations for languages he speaks himself, citing a desire to maintain his vision. While acknowledging fan frustration, he expressed happiness for unofficial fan translations and emphasized that his stance is not due to a grudge against other countries.
"If I release something official, I want it to match my vision" - Undertale and Deltarune creator Toby Fox explains why no translations other than Japanese have happened
Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale and Deltarune, explained his reasoning for the lack of official translations beyond Japanese. He stated that he wants any official release to perfectly match his vision, which he can only guarantee for languages he understands or works on closely with translators. While unofficial translations exist, Fox is hesitant to approve official ones without his direct oversight.
AIR is Finally in English—A Dream Come True for Visual Novel Fans – Geeky Sweetie
The visual novel AIR has officially released in English on Steam for PC, marking a long-awaited moment for fans who have previously relied on fan translations or complex workarounds. The game is known for its deeply emotional and melancholic story, praised for its art, soundtrack, and heartbreaking themes of memory and loss.